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Nanoparticle Cages for Enzyme Catalysis in Organic Media
Author(s) -
Wu Changzhu,
Bai Shuo,
AnsorgeSchumacher Marion B.,
Wang Dayang
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
advanced materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 10.707
H-Index - 527
eISSN - 1521-4095
pISSN - 0935-9648
DOI - 10.1002/adma.201102693
Subject(s) - biocatalysis , materials science , catalysis , nanoparticle , enzyme , enzyme catalysis , immobilized enzyme , pickering emulsion , chemical engineering , nanotechnology , organic chemistry , chemistry , reaction mechanism , engineering
Encapsulation of enzymes in Pickering emulsions results in a large interfacial area of the enzyme‐containing aqueous phase for biocatalysis in organic media. This immobilization technique minimizes enzyme inactivation through stabilizing immiscible liquids by particles, facilitates separation processes, and significantly increases catalytic performance of both stable and vulnerable enzymes. Thus, a broad technical applicability can be envisioned.